A guide for tourism in Rabat in Morocco, a list of the most beautiful places and tourist activities
old City Rabat
The old city of Rabat is part of the city of Rabat, which is considered the capital of Morocco. It is an ancient city, and it is believed that the date of its first foundation dates back to the era of the Almoravids, who established a fortified ribat around the city; The reason for this is due to the existence of the obsession with security at the time, which was one of the strongest factors behind this choice; This is in order to be a gathering point for the Mujahideen and to respond to the Barghouti attacks.
Kasbah of the Udayas
Download the paths and alleys of the Kasbah, the names of the Moorish families who settled within the walls of the Kasbah after their displacement from Andalusia following the fall of Granada.
Mega Mall Shopping Center
Rabat Zoo
Archaeological Museum in Rabat
The Almohad Wall in Rabat is a defensive wall and part of the fortifications of the city of Rabat in Morocco. The wall extends on the southern and western sides of the city, where it is interspersed with five huge gates (Bab La'lou, Bab Al Hadd, Bab Al-Rawah, and Bab Zu'air), in addition to several defensive towers. The wall was built by Sultan Ya'qub al-Mansur, the Almohadist in the 12th century AD, and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012, as part of Rabat, the modern capital and historic city: a shared heritage.
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
The most famous tourist places in Rabat, Morocco
Al Shalleh archaeological site
The city of Chellah is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, due to its archaeological value, as it includes ancient Roman and Islamic monuments, of which only some parts have survived, while other parts have been destroyed due to the factor of time, neglect and a series of looting operations through the ages.
The site is located near the city center of Rabat, and was classified on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012, as it is of interest to Moroccans and foreigners, as the number of visitors in the first quarter of 2019 reached more than 40 thousand, according to a census of the Moroccan Ministry of Culture.
Hassan Rabat hermitage
Hassan Tower is one of the distinguished historical buildings in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, which was built in the era of the Almohads. The “Hassan Mosque” was established on the orders of Ya`qub al-Mansur in the year 593 AH (1197-1198 AD) UNESCO World Heritage added this site to its preliminary list July 1, 1995 in the category of culture.
The Kasbah of the Udayas is one of the most prominent historical monuments in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, and a prominent tourist destination, given its rich historical monuments that summarize centuries of the country's history and bear many of the hallmarks of Andalusian civilization and features of pluralism and coexistence in the Kingdom.
The valleys, which are among the landmarks classified on the list of the World Heritage of Humanity, were originally a military fortress built by the Almoravid Sultan Yusuf bin Tashfin at the beginning of the twelfth century AD to fight the Berber emirate historically known as the Barghoutian state, and then became a base for his armies when he went to fight the Spaniards in Andalusia.
Throughout history, the strategic importance of the Kasbah will increase, especially during the era of the Almohad Empire, whose power extended from the depths of the Sahara Desert in Africa to large parts of the Iberian Peninsula, where Sultan Yaqub Al-Mansour would expand the Kasbah, making it a fortress in which soldiers rest, and a storehouse for weapons and equipment. and increase.
In the middle of the kasbah is an Andalusian garden that was established in the seventeenth century AD during the reign of the Alawi Sultan, Mawla al-Rashid. The garden is surrounded by a wall carved in the rock, before modern geometric shapes were added to it at the beginning of the twentieth century.
The Mega Mall Rabat in the Arab Maghreb is one of the most famous and vibrant commercial complexes in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, and one of the largest in the Kingdom of Morocco.
Where the total area of the Mega Mall in Rabat is about 27,000 square meters, and it is considered one of the most important tourist places in Rabat, as it provides its visitors with entertainment, shopping and food under one roof.
The construction of Mega Mall Rabat was completed and opened in late 2005 AD with wonderful designs inspired by the Moroccan Andalusian environment of green trees and water bodies of water pools, lakes, fountains and artificial waterfalls.
It has also been provided with all amenities and service facilities, and facilities that can accommodate more than 450 cars, to become one of the largest tourist destinations and is visited by more than 70,000 visitors weekly.
Rabat Zoo is a national park and the largest zoo in Morocco, built according to modern architecture and international standards and extending over an area of 50 hectares, located in the capital, Rabat. The volume of investment for the construction of this park amounted to 430 million Moroccan dirhams. The capacity ranges between 900 thousand and one million visitors annually. It is 100% owned by the state.
The Rabat Zoo focuses on a variety of African wild species, and more specifically, Moroccan animals with their symbolic species such as the Atlas lion, desert antelope and bald ibis, whose last wild settlements are in Morocco. The dwellings of these animal species were built in a manner similar to their original dwellings, with the aim of creating the same original conditions of life and giving these animals a natural expressive framework in line with their behavior in the wild environment and to avoid creating external artificial ecosystems.
During 2017, the total number of animals in the zoo reached about 2000 animals, representing about 190 species. It is famous for its lions, which may be descended from the Barbary lion.
The Archaeological Museum opened in Rabat, Morocco in 1932 and is considered one of the most important museums in Morocco. The museum includes a wide range of archaeological artifacts in Morocco and other collections of antiquities dating back to prehistoric and pre-Islamic times.
The Archaeological Museum contains a wide range of objects discovered by archaeologists, a group of bronze statues and antiquities dating back to pre-Roman times. The museum is a prominent tourist destination in Rabat.
The Almohad wall
The most famous tourist places in Rabat, Morocco
Al Shalleh archaeological site
The city of Chellah is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, due to its archaeological value, as it includes ancient Roman and Islamic monuments, of which only some parts have survived, while other parts have been destroyed due to the factor of time, neglect and a series of looting operations through the ages.
The site is located near the city center of Rabat, and was classified on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012, as it is of interest to Moroccans and foreigners, as the number of visitors in the first quarter of 2019 reached more than 40 thousand, according to a census of the Moroccan Ministry of Culture.
Hassan Rabat hermitage
Hassan Tower is one of the distinguished historical buildings in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, which was built in the era of the Almohads. The “Hassan Mosque” was established on the orders of Ya`qub al-Mansur in the year 593 AH (1197-1198 AD) UNESCO World Heritage added this site to its preliminary list July 1, 1995 in the category of culture.
The Kasbah of the Udayas is one of the most prominent historical monuments in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, and a prominent tourist destination, given its rich historical monuments that summarize centuries of the country's history and bear many of the hallmarks of Andalusian civilization and features of pluralism and coexistence in the Kingdom.
The valleys, which are among the landmarks classified on the list of the World Heritage of Humanity, were originally a military fortress built by the Almoravid Sultan Yusuf bin Tashfin at the beginning of the twelfth century AD to fight the Berber emirate historically known as the Barghoutian state, and then became a base for his armies when he went to fight the Spaniards in Andalusia.
Throughout history, the strategic importance of the Kasbah will increase, especially during the era of the Almohad Empire, whose power extended from the depths of the Sahara Desert in Africa to large parts of the Iberian Peninsula, where Sultan Yaqub Al-Mansour would expand the Kasbah, making it a fortress in which soldiers rest, and a storehouse for weapons and equipment. and increase.
In the middle of the kasbah is an Andalusian garden that was established in the seventeenth century AD during the reign of the Alawi Sultan, Mawla al-Rashid. The garden is surrounded by a wall carved in the rock, before modern geometric shapes were added to it at the beginning of the twentieth century.
The Mega Mall Rabat in the Arab Maghreb is one of the most famous and vibrant commercial complexes in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, and one of the largest in the Kingdom of Morocco.
Where the total area of the Mega Mall in Rabat is about 27,000 square meters, and it is considered one of the most important tourist places in Rabat, as it provides its visitors with entertainment, shopping and food under one roof.
The construction of Mega Mall Rabat was completed and opened in late 2005 AD with wonderful designs inspired by the Moroccan Andalusian environment of green trees and water bodies of water pools, lakes, fountains and artificial waterfalls.
It has also been provided with all amenities and service facilities, and facilities that can accommodate more than 450 cars, to become one of the largest tourist destinations and is visited by more than 70,000 visitors weekly.
Rabat Zoo is a national park and the largest zoo in Morocco, built according to modern architecture and international standards and extending over an area of 50 hectares, located in the capital, Rabat. The volume of investment for the construction of this park amounted to 430 million Moroccan dirhams. The capacity ranges between 900 thousand and one million visitors annually. It is 100% owned by the state.
The Rabat Zoo focuses on a variety of African wild species, and more specifically, Moroccan animals with their symbolic species such as the Atlas lion, desert antelope and bald ibis, whose last wild settlements are in Morocco. The dwellings of these animal species were built in a manner similar to their original dwellings, with the aim of creating the same original conditions of life and giving these animals a natural expressive framework in line with their behavior in the wild environment and to avoid creating external artificial ecosystems.
During 2017, the total number of animals in the zoo reached about 2000 animals, representing about 190 species. It is famous for its lions, which may be descended from the Barbary lion.
The Archaeological Museum opened in Rabat, Morocco in 1932 and is considered one of the most important museums in Morocco. The museum includes a wide range of archaeological artifacts in Morocco and other collections of antiquities dating back to prehistoric and pre-Islamic times.
The Archaeological Museum contains a wide range of objects discovered by archaeologists, a group of bronze statues and antiquities dating back to pre-Roman times. The museum is a prominent tourist destination in Rabat.
The Almohad wall
Directly in front of the Hassan Hermitage, stands the tomb of Mohammed V, which is one of the historical monuments that are incomparable in its beauty. Him, who he has always considered a symbol of the nation's liberation, and inside the mausoleum there is a tomb left behind by King Hassan II, may God have mercy on him, as well as the tomb of his second son, Prince Moulay Abdullah.
A visit to this historical monument is an occasion to learn about the true value of Moroccan traditional art, as there is a beautiful white marble pavilion on the outside of the mausoleum, topped by a series of green tiles, and its walls are covered from the inside with “zellij”, while its ceiling is decorated with very beautiful patterns and drawings on gypsum and wood. The craftsmanship and artistry of Moroccan traditional craftsmen stand out.
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